types of support
Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula
Open to clients
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula
Currently not accepting more clients : ask us for a referral!
Common postpartum Doula Questions
What's a Postpartum Doula?
A postpartum doula you can consider like a "mothers helper". We come into your home day or night (depending on the care you choose) and can offer:
-emotional support and encouragement
-science backed information as requested
-physical support: waking with baby at night, feeding newborn, changing newborn, soothing newborn
-simple tasks: washing bottles or doing light housework during day
All of this while you're working, at school, or resting!
So a doula is a medical provider?
No.
A doula is a person who loves birth and being there for families
We do not perform Any medical care, of any kind.
We do not replace your partner(s) or birth supporter.
Can't I just rely on my partner or local family?
Taking care of a newborn and yourself is a lot of work.
The late nights, consistent feeds, up and down sleep schedules can become very weary very fast. Plus trying to be there physically and emotionally for your "pre existing" family. Feedback we've gotten from previous clients is that they wish they would've hired us sooner, before they became exhausted and had strained relationships.
When should I hire a postpartum doula?
We recommend within 12 weeks of your estimated due date.
You don't want to be in the weeds stressed out when you attempt to book us, as our schedule fills quickly.
Our process starts with a brief consult to get to know if we're a good fit and available. After that, a meet and greet so we can meet you face to face, see your space, and go over logistics. Depending when you want support to begin, you will contact us
Is there research on postpartum doulas?
Common Birth Doula Questions
What's the point of a Doula if I have a doctor
Doctors are there for your medical needs. An attending doula is there for your physical, emotional, and if desired spiritual needs. When you are in active labor, the Doulas only priority is you. The doula is not seeing other clients, taking her mandated breaks, nor doing any distracting clinical jobs. Although we love health care providers and what they can give to a laboring person, they can commonly have other obligations to attend to at some point.
So a doula is a medical provider?
No.
A doula is a person who loves birth and being there for laboring people.
Although it is true that a doula does not technically need to be trained, our company goes through professional training programs.
We do not provide medical care of ANY kind.
We do not make any decisions for you nor speak for you.
We do not replace your partner(s) or birth supporter.
Isn't my partner going to feel useless?
Quite the opposite!
Since we do prenatal training together on ways they can get involved to be there for you, your partner or birth supporter will feel better equipped to serve you. This is all based on yours and their comfort levels.
Furthermore, the doula is also there to remind the partner of their own needs-eating, drinking, rest, and so on. This allows all parties involved to feel physically and emotionally ready to give their best self to the experience.
Why do I need you if I have a Csection?
As mentioned, we are there for your physical and emotional needs.
Regardless if a procedure is planned or not, we can help you with the transition with breathing techniques, emotional support, and communication between you, your partner, and your providers.
What if there's a change in my birth plan?
We will support you in any decisions you make for yourself and your family, whether medically minded or holistic.
If there is a change in your birth plan at ANY time, please alert your Doula as soon as possible so they can make proper adjustments if needed.
Is there research on the benefits of Doulas?
Yes!
For example, one study of over 15000 laboring women showed that due to the support of a doula...
-28% less likely to have a csection
-31% less likely to use artificial oxytocin to increase rate of labor
-9% less likely to use pain meds
-34% less likely to rate their labor and birth experience negatively
https://www.dona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DONA-Birth-Position-Paper-FINAL.pdf
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